Maine Revised Statutes

§414. Assistance

The commissioner shall assist and advise individual farmers or groups of farmers in their efforts to market more effectively directly to consumers by; [1977, c. 505, (NEW).]

1. Soliciting participation.  Informing farmers of, and soliciting their participation in, any proposed method of direct-marketing;
[ 1977, c. 505, (NEW) .]
2. Technical assistance.  Providing technical assistance in such areas as lease and contract negotiation; and
[ 1977, c. 505, (NEW) .]
3. Referral.  Referring farmers to other appropriate sources of assistance, such as the University of Maine System, College of Agriculture, the county extension offices and the United States Department of Agriculture.
[ 1985, c. 779, §34 (AMD) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1977, c. 505, (NEW). 1985, c. 779, §34 (AMD).

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